Noun Phrase Quiz

What is a noun phrase?

• A noun phrase is a musical instrument.

• A noun phrase is a group of words that functions as a noun in a sentence.

• A noun phrase is a verb in a sentence.

• A noun phrase is a type of punctuation.

Give an example of a noun phrase.

• the big red apple

• a small green banana

• the tall blue sky

• the fast running cheetah

What is a direct object?

• A direct object is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb in a sentence.

• A direct object is a verb that receives the action of a noun or pronoun in a sentence.

• A direct object is a preposition that receives the action of a verb in a sentence.

• A direct object is an adjective or adverb that receives the action of a verb in a sentence.

Identify the direct object in the following sentence: 'She ate an apple.'

• an

• an apple

• ate

• She

What is an object of the preposition?

• noun or pronoun

• adverb

• adjective

• verb

Identify the object of the preposition in the following sentence: 'He sat on the chair.'

• couch

• table

• desk

• chair

What is a subject?

• A subject is a type of verb.

• A subject is a part of a sentence that indicates what the sentence is about.

• A subject is a type of noun.

• A subject is a punctuation mark.

Identify the subject in the following sentence: 'The cat is sleeping.'

• The bird

• The cat

• The dog

• The fish

What is a predicate noun?

• A predicate noun is a noun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject of a sentence.

• A predicate noun is a noun that follows a linking verb and describes the action of a sentence.

• A predicate noun is a noun that follows a helping verb and renames or identifies the object of a sentence.

• A predicate noun is a noun that follows a linking verb and modifies the subject of a sentence.

Identify the predicate noun in the following sentence: 'She is a doctor.'

• is

• a

• doctor

• She